For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 428 students in Center, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Center, CO are Haskin Elementary School and Skoglund Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Center, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Center, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Center, CO include Haskin Elementary School and Skoglund Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Center?
2 public elementary schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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